BBC is looking for secret singing talent in Sutherland

BBC Scotland is on a mission to create a unique choir led by vocal coach to the stars, Yvie Burnett, for her new series, ‘Scotland Sings’.

For the past 20 years, Yvie has worked with a range of stars from Katy Perry to Susan Boyle, Lewis Capaldi to Leona Lewis, and has appeared on The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent along the way.

Now, Yvie is taking on her biggest challenge yet – to form and coach a choir from some of Scotland’s hidden talents, those who have kept their vocal talents a secret, until now.

A BBC researcher for the show said: "We need you to help us find our country’s finest ‘secret’ singers – those who’ve kept their talents hidden away, who lack the confidence to ever sing in public but would benefit both physically and mentally from coaching and singing in a group led by Yvie, even if this is the first time they’ve let their vocals be heard outside of the shower.

"So if that sounds like you or even someone you know – a family member or friend – now is the time the act."

To be considered, all you have to do is record a video or send in the email address of your nominee by heading to bbc.co.uk/scotlandsings and following the instructions.

"We can’t wait to hear all the unheard voices from across Scotland."

The closing date for applications is October 31 at midnight.

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